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Opinion 92-14
… in contemplation when it provided in Section 20 that the funds shall be returned to the owner 'upon the discharge of … provisions of CPLR, §8010 are applicable to a deposit of funds made pursuant to section 20 of the Lien Law because … simply shifted from the real property in question to the funds so deposited with the county treasurer ( Hafker v Henry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14CUNY Bulletin No. CU-581
… a pay raise. Effective Date(s) The General Salary Increase is effective 3/16/2017 and will be processed in Institution … may be eligible for the General Salary Increase Employee is in Department 70XX0 or 70XX2; and Is in BU TE; and Has a Pay Basis Code of ANN or HRY; and Has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-581-2017-general-salary-increase-new-york-state-nursesDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Hits $787 Million
… Overtime hours also rose, with 18.1 million hours worked. “New York state’s overtime pay has seen significant growth in … DiNapoli said. “As the state confronts increasingly high costs for overtime, New York needs to find ways to … slightly in 2018 to 155,818 – 12 percent lower than in 2009. The largest decreases occurred in the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-hits-787-millionDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … 13 villages. "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to two percent for a second consecutive year," DiNapoli said. … costs higher than expected or planned, making it harder to adhere to the tax cap as they prepare their budgets for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023DiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… of voting shareholders supported the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request that H&R Block disclose its … According to the Center for Political Accountability, H&R Block has no publicly … & Sons Company CSX Corporation The Kroger Co. 2011 Yum! Brands Inc. Marriott International Inc. Limited Brands About …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingOpinion 88-1
… U.S. Postal Service is an agency of the federal government for purposes of this section. GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h; … a particular parcel of village property is unneeded for village purposes is a question of fact. This is in reply … whether the parking lot may be determined to be unneeded for village purposes if the proceeds from the sale of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-1DiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… health care coverage for many residents, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersVested Retirement Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
EnCon Police Officers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/vested-retirement-benefitVested Retirement Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Eligibility You are eligible for a vested retirement benefit if you leave public employment before retirement age and have five years of credited service. When you reach retirement age, you will be entitled to a retirement benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/vested-retirement-benefitImproper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (Follow-Up)
… disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. The New York State Controlled Substances Act (Act) was enacted to … in which quantities of controlled substances exceeded the supply limits allowed by the Act. We further identified 3,323 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits-followPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… appropriate and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds … 183 1,575,210 Taxpayer failed to claim correct New York City income 127 375,046 Two largest errors caused by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… File to the New York State Payroll File to identify newly hired New York State employees who owed DOL money for … benefit overpayments. The results contained in our report cover select high risk payment requests and payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs
… our audit, OCFS officials also provided us with various forms of evidence showing the program and fire safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programsIndustrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… law requires standard application forms for requests for financial assistance, uniform criteria for the evaluation and … job creation and retention goals. … Industrial Development Agency Board Governance 2017MS1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 822
… with paychecks periodically and ensure enrollment forms are readily accessible. Promote direct deposit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/822-direct-deposit-enrollmentsOther Bulletin No. 37
… Purpose To inform the State University Construction Fund of OSC’s … Eligibility Criteria The following employees are eligible to receive the April 2017 SCF M/C 2% Parity Salary Increase: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-37-april-2017-state-university-construction-fund-scfAvoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS, as a governmental plan, has discretion to reject a DRO. Orders that are vague, contain inconsistent … or contradictory provisions, or are contradictory to plan requirements or New York State law, will be rejected. … for rejection may include: Qualified Status — References to a qualified status, the Employee Retirement Income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droTown of Charlton – Procurement (2022M-5)
… goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always seek competition when procuring goods and … Spent $4,820 on snowplow blades and shoes but could have saved Town taxpayers $2,244, if purchased off State … always retain copies of other government contracts used to procure goods and services. Key Recommendations Follow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/17/town-charlton-procurement-2022m-5XI.2.D Vendor Name on Contractual Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… When entering into a contract, State agencies should reference the contractor’s legal name … Vendor ID. The Statewide Vendor File identifies a vendor by a New York State assigned ten-digit vendor number instead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2d-vendor-name-contractual-agreementsSalem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
… disclosed that District officials lacked adequate evidence to show they sought competition for 32 purchases (53 percent) totaling about $115,000. The Board did not develop and implement procedures to seek competition for purchases of goods and services that were not required to be competitively bid. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105